Live Music — Pubs in Pontefract
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Found 13 live music pubs in Pontefract
Tap & Barrel
Front Street, Pontefract WF8 1DA
At one time was Pontefract's only genuine free house. Completely re-furbished in early 2003, it then comprised one large drinking area, fully carpeted throughout and in March 2015 underwent a refurbishment to a much higher standard of comfort, reinstating three distinct areas. It did have offerings from the nearby Revolutions Brewing Company but possibly branded as Henry Smith Brewery since the beer namesweare exclusive to this pub. Poetry and folk events held here including the Pontefract Ukelele Social Club on a Monday. Pontefract Tanshelf is nearest station but Castleford and Leeds trains go from Pontefract Monkhill behind the castle. For food menu see facebook photos
Cobbler
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract WF8 2LL
built in the 70s by Hull Brewery as the Cobbler, and themed with shoemenders whereas the actual local cobblers laid the cobbles on roads, popular for dining, then for a long time was the Yorkshire Penny a family dining pub, now back to the Cobbler, proclaiming itself as "home of the famous Cobbler Pie". Hours shown are those permitted by the licence.
Halfpenny Lane WMC
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract WF8 4BW
hours shown are those permitted by the club's licence popular estate club, although nearest housing is demolished; Turns at weekends.
Horse Vaults Inn
2 Horsefair, Pontefract WF8 1PD
A town centre boozer, one of several past and present which reflect Pontefract being a racecourse town. It has proclaimed cask ale on its signage for many years, but only once had it for a few weeks. The hours shown are those permitted by the pub's licence.
Ancient Borough Arms
41 Market Place, Pontefract WF8 1AG
caters for differing clients from shoppers at the market to late evening revellers
Carleton
Hardwick Road, Pontefract WF8 3PQ
A popular estate pub which now offers a range of well-kept cask ales not just from the Greene-King stable. Plenty of outdoor seating is available round side and to rear. very busy at weekends with the locals enjoying sport from the many TV screens. Holds Beer Festivals and Meet The Brewer evenings. The house beer is brewed by Greene King to the landlady's recipe. Branch Pub of the Winter Season in 2014/5
Hope & Anchor Inn
North Baileygate, Pontefract WF8 1ES
A street corner local behind Pontefract Castle, an elaborate Victorian Gothick-y building (Queen Anne style, apparently). Five real ales are on offer with beers from Bradfield and Morley breweries featured.
Ladybalk Recreation & Social Club
Ladybalk Lane, Pontefract WF8 1JQ
a lively social club established 21st November 1936 club football team's home matches played on field across road
Ambience, The
Sessions House Yard, Pontefract WF8 1BN
dwarfed by Haribo factory behind, it is now a pub, club, gig venue and established events venue. It has regular entertainment from bands, artists and other entertainers. There is a pool club on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 19:00. The exterior has recently been upgraded and new pictures will be posted shortly.
Pontefract Sports & Social Club
Chequers Close, Chequerfield, Pontefract WF8 2TF
in Chequerfield on the 1645 battle site where 1 March 1645, the siege of Pontefract was ended with Sir Marmaduke Langdale defeating the Parliamentarian army at the Battle of Chequerfield thus relieving the castle. Club used to be Pontefract Labour Club; soccer at all levels including disabled, plus Northern Soul nights. Darts, doms & cribbage Mon, Ladies' Night Tues, pool Tue, snooker Thu, bingo Thu, quiz Sat, turns Sat Hours shown are those permitted by licence.
Blue Bell
Valley Road, Pontefract WF8 1LW
Reopened late 2018 after many years' closure, fairly up-market with a food offering, mainly pizzas for much of the day.
Old Grocers
26 Beastfair, Pontefract WF8 1AL
a new micropub converted from a hair and beauty salon into a craft ale and gin bar,spread over the ground and first floor with seats for around 60 customers. The proprietor seeks to offer a ‘niche market’ not currently available in the town with a good range of cask ales, cask cider and gins
Printer's Draft
1 Market Place, Pontefract WF8 1AG
gins, cocktails, canned craft beers and a changing cask ale